And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.
Parallel translations
- WEB and last of all, as to the child born at the wrong time, he appeared to me also.
- BSB And last of all He appeared to me also, as to one of untimely birth.
- NKJV Then last of all He was seen by me also, as by one born out of due time.
- NASB and last of all, as to one untimely born, He appeared to me also.
- NLT Last of all, as though I had been born at the wrong time, I also saw him.
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Quick answer
Last of all, Christ appeared to Paul himself, as to one untimely born. It matters because the risen Lord personally commissioned even a former persecutor.
Overview
Paul includes his own dramatic encounter on the Damascus road as the final resurrection appearance. The phrase 'born at the wrong time' expresses his sense of being an abnormal, unworthy addition to the apostles. Yet his transformed life testifies that the same risen Christ who met the others met him in grace.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 8
- 1 Cor 9:1Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?
- Acts 26:16But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;
- Acts 22:18And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.
- Acts 18:9Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:
- Acts 9:17And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.
- 2 Cor 12:1–6It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
- Acts 22:14And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth.
- Acts 9:3–6And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:
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